DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > General Diagnostic Table

INSPECTION

NOTE:

Vibration while cruising may be caused by an unbalanced tire, improper tire inflation pressure, improper wheel alignment, etc.

Symptom

Possible cause

Corrective action

Noise or vibration from propeller shaft

Center bearing

Check the center bearing.

Runout of propeller shaft

Check for deflection of the propeller shaft.

Loose or gap at connections

Check the joints and connectors.

Check the spline and bearing.

Abnormal wheel vibration

Wheel is out of balance.

Check the wheel balance.

Wheel alignment

Check the wheel alignment.

Front strut

Check the front strut.

Rear strut

Check the rear strut.

Front drive shaft

Check the front drive shaft.

Rear drive shaft

Check the rear drive shaft.

Front axle

Check the wheel alignment.

Rear axle

Check the rear axle.

Noise from the underbody

Wheel is out of balance.

Check the wheel balance.

Wheel alignment

Check the wheel alignment.

Front strut

Check the front strut.

Rear strut

Check the rear strut.